Back to story October 10, 2014FRINGE PLAY: Fringe is back as a focal point, no longer relegated to mere accents. Proenza Schouler (left) used long tassel-fringe as a skirt on an asymmetrical dress in New York, while Preen (middle) and Paul Smith (right) brought the look to London in the form of tiered embellishments and peplum detailing. (Images: Getty)

FRINGE PLAY: Fringe is back as a focal point, no longer relegated to mere accents. Proenza Schouler (left) used long tassel-fringe as a skirt on an asymmetrical dress in New York, while Preen (middle) and Paul Smith (right) brought the look to London in the form of tiered embellishments and peplum detailing. (Images: Getty)

CHECKMATE: A blue-and-white gingham shirt may be the status piece of a J.Crew gent, but womenswear saw the traditional pattern get a serious update in New York. At Altuzarra (left), the look was chic and sophisticated, pairing a waist-cinching jacket with a matching gingham skirt. Over at Oscar de la Renta (middle), a gingham crop top and skirt were matched with a sheer gingham overlay, while Diane Von Furstenberg (right) added floral flourishes to a black-and-white version of the long-loved pattern. (images: Getty)

SHEER WINDOW: A nearly naked look was a hot trend in Milan and London, thanks to an abundance of sheer panels on delicate tops and dresses. Alberta Ferretti (left) and Blumarine (middle) employed the look in Milan on barely there shirts with expertly placed applique florals, while Barbara Casasola (right) showed the trend in London on a full-length gown with a flouncy, pleated skirt. (Images: Getty)

FASHION ARMY: Militaristic influence was a spectacular trend in Milan and New York, seen on the runways of Ralph Lauren (left), Gucci (middle) and Marc Jacobs (right) in the form of denim Sergeant Pepper-style jackets, structured and skirted coats with exposed hardware and more! (Images: Getty)

BIRDS OF A FEATHER: London Fashion Week was a downy display, with feathers in abundance giving flight to entire dresses at Erdem (left), as subtle trim at Simone Rocha (middle) and on short skirts at Matthew Williamson (right). (Images: Getty)

BIG BOUQUETS: Florals for spring are a safe bet, but in London and New York, the printemps print saw a huge revival - literally. Macro flower detailing was on display at House of Holland (left) in London and Thom Browne (middle) and Michael Kors (right) in New York.

DREAM WEAVER: Woven shoes were piled onto multiple runways, anchoring looks that ranged from beach-inspired to sporty. In Milan, Sportmax (left) offered up a woven platform sandal, akin to the look also delivered at Michael Kors (middle) in New York. The boldest interpretation of the trend was at Alexander Wang (right) – his woven, multicoloured heels channel conventional running shoes with a sophisticated twist. (Images: Getty)

GOOD JEANS: Denim got an update this year in the form of treated shirts,bedazzled pants and reimagined jackets. Roberto Cavalli (left) offered the most subtle transformation in Milan with a light-wash shirt featuring minor shoulder embellishments, while Dolce and Gabbana (middle) strutted a heavily beaded pair of jeans down the Milanese catwalk. Over in London, Burberry Prorsum (right) elevated the ubiquitous jean jacket with oversized royal-blue leather pockets and shoulder accents. (Images: Getty)

SUEDE PARADE: In an homage to the '70s, suede returned to the catwalk in a big way for spring/summer 2015. Chloe (left) kept to its signature camel hue, and offered a simple pair of suede micro shorts and a perfectly tailored top. Derek Lam (middle) went bold with suede colour-blocking and Jill Stuart (right) took on multiple trends with an off-the-shoulder red floral top paired with high-waisted suede bloomer shorts. (Images: Getty)